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Law Practice Exams The New Zealand Law and Practice Examination The Examination consists of a six Part written Examination following a comprehensive self-taught prescription. The exam is held twice a year. Each sitting consists of two days (three Parts per day). The purpose of the Examination is to test the applicant's knowledge of the distinct features of the New Zealand law, and proceeds on the basis that the applicant will already have an understanding of the common law principles in that subject, by virtue of the applicant's overseas law degree. The Examination covers the areas of Legal System, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Torts, and Equity. Each Part consists of one written Examination of 90 minutes duration. Examination sitting 2022 Auckland and Waikato NZLPE candidates — November 2021 sitting Note you have automatically been deferred to the next available sitting being 19 and 20 July 2022. Please contact the Examination Administrator Breid Keating at NZLPexam@nzcle.org.nz. if you have any questions or concerns. New Zealand sitting only The next two sitting for the NZLP examination will take place on: • 19 and 20 July 2022 Enrolment closes on: • For the July 2022 sitting on 1 July 2022 Covid-19 protection framework Overseas sitting only Due to Covid-19 and travel restrictions no overseas sitting will be held, however the Council may allow each applicant to sit the NZLP examination in their home country provided they can satisfy the necessary requirements. The next two sitting for the NZLP examination will take place on: • 19 and 20 July 2022 • Education institution Enrolment closes on: • For the July 2022 sitting on 22 June 2022 General Information (click to download) Dates and Times (click to download) Application form: (click to download) • NZ sitting — July 2022 Schedule of fees (click to download) Request for past papers (click to download) Prescription for the Examination (click to download) Please download, complete the application form and email to NZLPexam@nzcle.org.nz |
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